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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1942

Page

18

Bill Robinson 60th Birthday Dance and Draft Hopes

The article profiles Bill Robinson, famed dancer, reflecting on his sixtieth birthday Broadway comeback, plans for a Shirley Temple led musical revue, and his views on Civil War era race issues. It notes his early life in Richmond, training stars, and lifelong stage rhythm.

Hboys Bill Robinson Bill New York Broadway Richmond Fred Astaire Eleanor Powell Ruby Keeler Eleanor Whitmney Shirley Temple Crouse Lindsey Los Angeles

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

Crossword puzzle with scattered clues across and down, including names and terms like HOWE, Dig gers, grape beverages, coble leather, eel fisherman, Roman bronze, borders, cheese type, and various cryptic style hints. The fragmentary list shows numerous inconsistencies and misprints, typical of OCR crossword data, suggesting a printable puzzle page with several theme entries and filler clues.

Howe Edward

Recordings Spotlight Brahms Trio and Caruso Highlights

In this Victor album feature, Rubinstein Heifetz Feuermann perform Brahms Trio No 1 in B major Op 8, premiering in 1855 New York. Also featured are Caruso with the Victor Symphony in Musica Proibila and Addio a Napoli, plus Theme Songs by Olch and other artists including Durbin and Norvo Bailey.

Brahms Artur Rubinstein Jascha Heifetz Emanuel Feuermann Victor New York City Rubinstein Heifetz Feuermann Gastaldon Musica Proibila Cottran Enrico Caruso Victor Symphony Orchestra Caruso Italy Napoli Naples Arthur Murray Jersey Red Norvo Mildred Bailey Columbia Norvo Miss Bailey Fleet Bruno Walter Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York United Nations

Radio Afternoon Programs Turn To Pan American Theme

Pan American day leads this afternoon lineup with Army Hour at 2:30 over WHO and The Family Hour at 4 over WMT featuring Gladys Swarthout and the Al Goodman orchestra. From Uvalde and south of the Rio Grande come Latin American air corps cadets, with a Jefferson-related drama from Monticello.

Wmt Uvalde Tex Air Corps Civil Rio Grande Monticello Thomas Jefferson Family Hour Gladys Swarthout al Goodman Francis Scott Key

On Broadway with Walter Winchell on column writing

The piece offers practical guidance for columnists stressing originality readers’ respect over fame, avoiding excuses, embracing conflict, and printing truth. It notes reader invitation as honor, warns against dullness, and urges sparing use of pride while highlighting ongoing social notices and club meetings in Protivin and nearby communities.

Daylong 1942 radio schedule with varied programs

Hour by hour listings show WMT WLS WHO WGN and others broadcasting church services, news, music, dramas, and serials across morning afternoon and night. Notable entries include Army Recruit segments, Probers, World News, and station-branded programs from WENR WGN WLS and WMT with multiple named hosts and show titles.

WMT Dser Chuck Aceo WGN WLS Millwheel Brown Church WMT Iown Stan Bentley Gene Baker Legion Newnan Acree WGN Comics Jim Poole Y Phil Wenr Kalienbor Army WGN Academy Malneck Steelmakers Shirer Weems Ye Peoples O D_ Jurgens Robt. Allen Jack Benny Pam ENR J Barrett B. Winton ESR WMT World News C. McCarthy Old Daya Heatter Fredaired W. Swinelell Parkers Irene Rich C. Foster Dinnoh Shore Gunther Wenr Hill Sandere Wener Chicago Nites Burling Brick Wenr Tucker Calloway Jenny Woo Crass O. Wes BBC News Powell Joy C Calloway Jane Tucker Dorothy da Mary Miles Lewis Vic Lindlahr Chuck Acree Harvey Ar Piayhouse Clayto WLS Bookshop Bess Johnsor Bach Child Rey Peter Linda Jack Turner Mary Marlin Godfre Bartons Honey Hill Vic Sade John's Jenny Plain Bill David Harum Kate Smith Carter Martha Helen Judy Jane This Is Life Helen Trent Holbr Joyce Jordan Turner Wls Malone Storm Clayton Your Army Jock Holden Ma Perkins WMT School of Air Youngs WGN Elson, Ghheon Cornhuskers Stella Dallas Lor Jones Vic & Sada Widder Brown Ann Goldberes Portia Johnsons Toby& Buate Harry Aggie Horn Howe Hedda Hopper Terry Pirates Bethanett J. Armstrong J. Armstrong Fly Patrol WMT World Today Midnite Wemr Secret City Brown Easy Aces Don Winslow J Fidler Mr. Keen Elson Vander Otley Hank Keene James Melton Holb' A D.m Martin Gunther Merry-Go-R Hill Sanders Blondie Grant Waring Elmer Davis Parate Brick John Lapp Navy Wells Globetrotter Wald Franklin O WHO Hospitality G Claridge WHO eaCen

Shotgun Guard on Doorstep To Thwart Move

In Omaha a house tied to George Citta is raised on jacks with his 16 year old brother guarding the doorway with a shotgun. A road is plowed, a fence blocks entry, and a “No trespassing” sign stands. Citta says he leased the house and land for ten dollars monthly while the agent claims only land was leased. Citta plans the house as a headquarters while neighbors Dailey and Grush face a dispute over moving the house.

Omaha George Citta Citta Arthur E Daittey Dailey George John Grush

Dutch Warship Flees Soerabaja Hidden as Island

A Dutch warship, last to depart Soerabaja, Java, reached Melbourne camouflaged as a tropical island. Commander said 59 volunteers sailed March 6, with frequent camouflage changes amid heavy seas. Three days earlier, harbor installations were dynamited and 30 ships sunk, leaving the base described as a graveyard.

Melbourne Australia Soerabaja Java

Whale washed ashore after machine gun attack near Gijón

A sixty foot whale was found on a beach near Gijón Spain. AP reports the whale was machine gunned by patrol aviators who mistook it for a submarine. The whale’s hide shows punctures from gunfire.

Gijon Spain

Czech Home Guard drill and Bohemian events in South Side

About 60 men will drill in the newly organized Czech Home Guard at the CSP hall on Wednesday led by Rudolph Novak. The Dramatic Circle will stage My Life After Death at Z C B J hall April 19 directed by Pavla Hromadka. Additional Czech plays at CSP S hall May and a Z C B J softball practice at Ellis Park Monday. Memorial observance June 7 at Bohemian National cemetery announced. CSA lodge meets at CSP hall Monday with Pearl Harbor and Normandie films. St Wenceslaus Sanctuary Guild meets Wednesday with CSP S hall smoker planned Thursday for the Junior.

Dramatic Circle Pavla Hromadka Joseph Chytis Jerry Drahovzal Mildred Drahovzal Lillian Samek Frank Janeba Ben Miska John Cimburek Julia Vyskocil Charles Pulkrab C S P Hall Pearl Harbor Normandie Northwest

U S Army Nurses Rushed to Australia on 24 Hour Notice

American army nurses aged 23 to 30 rushed to embarkation at an Australian port with 24 hours' notice. The group includes regulars and volunteers from Western Reserve University and a Lake Side unit, most are college graduates. They face drills and training, limited visits with officers, and face restrictions on dating and marriage if they stay in service.

U. S. Army Australia MacArthur Helen Smathers Big Run Lakeside Western Reserve University Cleveland Miss Smathers

Free 40 Page Book On Rectal Disorders Ad

Advertisement offers a free illustrated 40 page book on rectal colon and associated disorders for sufferers of fistula rectal abscess or piles. Describes latest institutional treatment. Card will do. Thornton and Minor Clinic Suite 475 926 McGee Kansas City Missouri

Thornton & Minor Clinic McGee Kansas City

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Gene Farmer Cedar Rapids Old Palace Theater Palace Joe Louis By Lars Morris Gobli Courtne Oe Briary Scotland Shoveler Mountain Crest Arian Kings Pather Olch Four Okeh Gene Krupa Frankie Masters Frankie Himself Tommy Tucker Les Brown Dick Jurgens Eddy Howard Charlie Spivak Count Basie Minnie the Moocher Cab Calloway Cab Deanna Durbin Deanna Max Terr Tito Guizar Radio Olav Norway Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne United States Baltimore NBC University of Chicago Round Table WMAQ Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Leo M. Cherne Research Institute of America Neil H Jacoby The University of Chicago Leo Durocher Eo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio McCarthy Edward H. O'Hare Tedford Cann John Barbirolli New York Philharmonic Symphony Moylan Peggy Joan Marianne Joseph Moylan Sag Harbor N. Y Astid Varnay Metropolitan Opera Albert Spalding Andre Kostelanetz Walter Compton Luise Rainer Vera Lane Russ Brown Moss and Nilson Brookley Field Mobile Ala Joe Reichman Don Ameche Charlie McCarthy College of Musical Knowledge Kay Kyser Buffalo University Dean Strathacus Fred Allen Richard Parker Phil Baker the Bartons Paulette Goddard Will Walter Winchell Colyum Colyuming Bill Dytrt Anna Naprstek Lodge Gas Company C.S . Central Committee C.S P.S Frank J Dvorak Joseph Mateju Ed Kuba Protivin Prokop Velky Lodge ZCB J Pudabea Lodge Thursay George Fisher Lutheran Nawax Frank Cal Tim A. Kostelanets Mike Who way E_Duchin O Wenr B Franklin’ Woo Fisep Cliff Helen Herb Howard Shelley County Ager Ramblers Jerry Zelds Unley Bob Utley WLS Jolly Edith Webbe Prince Olav Frank Cuhell WEN N. Philharmonic Fed UN America Wen Army Hour of Who Mike Aeeee Weees William Shirere Charle McCarthy Dom Melody Lane WGN Organ West WGN Norman Wes WHO Songfellows al Wallenstein South Side News Bohemian Dramatic Associations CSP Karel Fort Charles Bohaty T B Hjubucek Rose Dryml Marie Bohar Rose Bartunek Marie Chmeleek Vaclac Picek Ellis Park Bohemian Natonal Cemetery Cemetery Association Board St. Wenceslaus Church Ernest Rejsa CSP S. Hall Fistula Columbia Presents Aloe Sanford Gazette Okey Ee Music Asic, Appreciation Rec Records Brabbit-Taylor Music CO 1St Ave
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